Senior Level Security Specialist Jobs
Senior level security specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of security program direction, risk ownership, and the teams or initiatives that carry out enterprise-wide protection. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Artificial Intelligence, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Google, Target, and M.C. Dean hiring at this level now.
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About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
We are seeking a Security System Commissioning Specialist (Tech Specialist 4) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.
Job Site Location: Haskell, Texas
**Position is located at the construction project site.
Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:
- Pretest electronic security equipment before deploying to the field.
- Perform quality audit of security drawings prior to starting installation activities.
- Perform site surveys of customer sites and document conditions in Bluebeam.
- Configure field devices including:
- Applying IP addresses to cameras
- Uploading firmware to access control boards
- Uploading configuration files to Cisco switches
- Using access control software to configure door access control devices
- Troubleshoot security field devices including cameras, access-controlled doors, network switches.
- Markup drawings with Bluebeam.
- Update programming sheets with device configuration data.
- Lead system commissioning activities with customer’s testing agent.
- Support multiple project tasks concurrently.
- Experience working in a data center is a plus.
- Software House CCure access control certification is a plus.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma / GED with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
- Associates with 10+ years of experience or
- Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience or
- Master's Degree with 5+ years experience
- System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions
- Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred
- Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
What we offer:
- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
Abilities:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
We are seeking a Security System Commissioning Specialist (Tech Specialist 4) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.
Job Site Location: Haskell, Texas
**Position is located at the construction project site.
Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:
- Pretest electronic security equipment before deploying to the field.
- Perform quality audit of security drawings prior to starting installation activities.
- Perform site surveys of customer sites and document conditions in Bluebeam.
- Configure field devices including:
- Applying IP addresses to cameras
- Uploading firmware to access control boards
- Uploading configuration files to Cisco switches
- Using access control software to configure door access control devices
- Troubleshoot security field devices including cameras, access-controlled doors, network switches.
- Markup drawings with Bluebeam.
- Update programming sheets with device configuration data.
- Lead system commissioning activities with customer’s testing agent.
- Support multiple project tasks concurrently.
- Experience working in a data center is a plus.
- Software House CCure access control certification is a plus.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma / GED with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
- Associates with 10+ years of experience or
- Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience or
- Master's Degree with 5+ years experience
- System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions
- Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred
- Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
What we offer:
- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
Abilities:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Senior Level Security Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level security specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned security programs end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated experience leading assessments, driving policy, and mentoring junior staff carries significant weight. Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CISA strengthen a candidacy, but what sets applicants apart is the ability to show measurable outcomes from initiatives they led.
Which companies hire senior level security specialists?
Companies hiring senior level security specialists right now include Google, Target, and M.C. Dean, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises with dedicated security functions, government contractors, and firms in regulated industries where senior-level expertise is a compliance and operational requirement.
Are there remote senior level security specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by role type and employer. About 25% of senior level security specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with fully on-site positions more common in roles involving classified environments or physical security oversight. Hybrid arrangements are increasingly standard for policy, compliance, and program management positions.
What makes a security specialist role senior level?
Senior level security specialist roles are defined by scope, accountability, and influence. Rather than executing tasks within a defined program, senior specialists own the program itself, setting priorities, evaluating enterprise risk, and making decisions that affect the broader organization. They are expected to mentor junior and mid-level staff, lead cross-functional projects, and translate complex security requirements into operational guidance.
Which industries hire the most senior level security specialists?
Senior Level security specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under strict regulatory frameworks, handle sensitive data or infrastructure, and require experienced professionals who can own risk management programs rather than simply support them.